I’m going to keep this short as I and my family are distraught beyond words. We had to put our beloved Maxie to sleep. He’d been ill for the past two weeks but we thought he was feeling better. Then he had a relapse and my husband took him to the emergency animal hospital. He had a tumor the size of a small frisbee in his stomach and kidney failure. How this came to be – no one can tell us. He just had his senior check up in June and supposedly was in good health for a 12 year old dog. So how a tumor could have progressed to this size without being detected is beyond us. We are just devastated. He was such a good sweet loving boy.
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We love you and miss you Maxie.
I’m so very sorry, Manuela. We lost our Winston, in the same shocking, sudden manner. Our heads and hearts were reeling. Our pets are our children and to lose them is heartbreaking. Your Maxie was a beautiful boy. He will be with you always.
xo
Claudia
Manuela my friend, I am so sorry. I feel your pain. Oh Maxie, sweet Maxie. Yes it is heartbreaking and I know the loss. Sending you hugs and peaceful thoughts. Maxie will always be at your side. I always feel Chorizo here with me.
i am so sorry for your loss…i have tears in my eyes writing this….sadly, i have been down this path….it is a heartbreak like no other…
please accept my heartfelt sympathy….
find peace in knowing that you gave your doggy a wonderful life…
sending best wishes for comfort and a peaceful heart…
kary and teddy
xx
Oh Manuela–I am so sorry to hear about Maxie. Sending you (((((hugs)))) and sympathy. May your memories comfort you.
Dear Manuela,
I am so sorry for your families lost…I know how much you loved him! Wishing you all comfort and peace.
Blessings!
~Nadine
bless you and your sweet dog. he is beautiful. i know you will all miss him, but how wonderful the love you shared.
I’m so sorry, Manuela. There are no words at this time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and that you will meet Maxie again someday. I feel that in my heart. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4
I will be keeping you in my prayers! When we have had to put our two elderly cats to sleep (sisters from the same litter), it really was as bad as if a human family member died. Grief is beyond words.
I am convinced God lets us have our furry family members with us again.
Manuela – I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. (((hugs)))
Glenda
So sorry for your loss, he was a beautiful boy!
so very sorry..we lost our granbaby chihuahua phoebe yesterday too…we know what you are feeling as we have cried for two days..they are our heart….i will pray for you.
blessings
I’m so sorry for your loss. Maxie was a beautiful dog and so lucky to have you as his (her?) parents.
Oh, Manuela, my heart breaks for you. We went through this with our beloved Golden a few years ago. It is so painful and sad.
Oh, Manuela! I am so sorry! I know you must be heartbroken. Our sweet fur babies play such an important role in our lives and really are a part of the family. I am sending a big hug to you and your family…Debbie.
Manuela,
Bless you and your family. When you lose a pet it’s like losing a member of the family. He was a handsome boy!
Hugs,
Donna
I am so sorry for your loss. I have not experienced this as Rock is our first dog but I know I would be devastated if something happened to him. They become such a sweet part of the family and we become so attached to our furry children. Maxie was adorable! I always admired him in the pictures you posted. Praying for God’s loving arms to wrap your family in the coming days.
Oh, Manuela, I’m so sorry! It’s Maxie’s picture that I came to know and love from your old Profile pic at The Pleasures of Homemaking.
I had to put my beloved Basset hound down when he was just shy of 12 years old. He was my first baby. He, too, had developed a tumor. That was one of the saddest days of my life.
I’m so very sorry. I pray that you will find some comfort in your wonderful memories of him. God bless you all.
Oh I am so terribly sorry to hear about your family’s loss! Our dog is such an important part of our family I know when the day comes that we lose him will be incredibly heart breaking, and for you to lose yours with so little warning must have been hard indeed. God bless you all as you deal with this heart break.
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Rest in paradise, Maxie!
I am so sorry for your loss. We experienced it twice last summer when we lost both of our old dogs. It’s hard no matter what!
My heart is so sorry for you and your family! Your Maxie looks like such a fine lad! Losing him must be profound!
Yvonne
So sorry to hear about your dog, he’s so beautiful! How different your life will be, I wished I had great words of comfort, but all I can say is that I am so sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing this and the wonderfully sweet pictures.
i am so sorry for your loss my boxer passed on 4 yrs ago she was 13 i still think she is with me have even called her to come scarey!…..i hope you replace ur loved on it makes the heart’s mend much fasrer then the void of missing your loss dog…..again so sorry
i am so sorry for your loss my boxer passed on 4 yrs ago she was 13 i still think she is with me have even called her to come scarey!…..i hope you replace ur loved one it makes the heart’s mend much faster then the void of missing your loss dog…..again so sorry
Manuela…..I am so sorry. Beyond words, the loss of a dear family pet. We spend so much time with them. I’ll be thinking of all of you.
I am so sorry, Manuela. I know how sad you must be.
Manuela, I know your heart could not be heavier or your feelings sadder. There is little in life more emotional than losing one in your family. Maxie would be the first to thank you for your compassionate selfless decision and the wonderful loving life he had with you and your family. My sympathies to you all. Five of our Goldens are there to meet Maxie on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge-happy and free of pain.
To have loved and cared for MAXIE to the end was the GREATEST thing any PARENTS can do. Looking at the pictures I am sure you gave him the BEST that LIFE could offer and in return fabulous and funny memories MAXIE has left for you … God be with you and your family .
I am sooo sorry to hear this. He looks like such a friendly, sweet, loyal dog. I know you and your family are hurting. Sending hugs and prayers…
~ Sharon
I am so sorry for your loss! We just lost our ESS the end of June. She was 13 and was being kenneled while we were away for a 2 wk vacation. It was devastating. I had to shorten my trip to come home and be with her one last time. I so feel your pain…..
Big hugs!! It has been awhile since I have visited. I have been busy with our precious boy that we adopted from China in March of 2010. He is now 3. I had to let go of my other blog Our Cozy Cottage as there was just not enough time to keep it up chasing a 2 yr. old around the house! Some day I hope to go back to working on it.
Big hugs!
Jody
I am so sorry, he was a member of your family and this is very hard. We have a Golden/Lab mix and I know how sweet they are. Just so sad this happened, and so quickly. Just rest in knowing that you gave him a loving home and everything he ever needed.
Hugs,
Mary
very sorry to hear about you sad loss. i can understand how it feels when one loses a pet as i have gone through it myself. i guess that is God’s will, whatever has come has to go. we can live with the fond memories we have of our beloved and they will always be in our minds. my heart goes out to you and your family and i hope God will give you the strength to bear this loss.
No words can I say to take away the pain..but if I can send you a loving hug..please know that a lot of people care about and love animals and understand the pain this can bring. Maxie is a beautiful dog and no the light of Heven is his…
XXOO
I’m so sorry for your loss. Having to put a beloved pet to sleep is such a hard thing. I can still feel my Sheltie’s nose as I held him for the last time at the vet’s office. But I have very happy memories of my wonderful dog, and I’m sure your memories of Maxie will help you during this difficult time.
How awful and sad, Manuela. I am an animal lover and know that pets are a part of the family. I am so sorry…
{{Hugs to you}}
Melanie
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Manuela.
So sorry! It is tough losing a pet. Hang in there!
I am so sorry! {HUG}
Oh Manuela-
I’m so sorry to hear this. It is hard to lose a beloved family pet and member of the family.
my sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your beloved maxie.
I am so sorry to hear this. Losing a pet is painful.
Oh Manuela, I’m so very sorry for you all!
I’m so sorry, Manuela! I know what you are going through from when we lost our first dog 12 years ago. We had her before we had our kids. I was devastated. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
I am so sorry, I know your heart is breaking right now.
Oh Manuela! I am so sorry about Maxie. Pets are such a wonderful presence in our homes and leave a hole in our heat and home when we lose them. Sending a hug to you and your family and praying you will be comforted.
Mauela, I am so sorry to hear this, my heart weeps for you. I’m sending hugs and prayers your way.
Love and hugs, Cindy
Oh my friend, here comes a big hug! I am soooooooo sorry, this makes me sad! RIP Maxie! MORE HUGS!
Oh no Manuel…… Oh Maxie….. you are so loved……. he had such a happy life…… I lost my dear Mickey this summer….. she was 17 years old.
I know you have such a void in your home….. I am crying with you and your family…..sweet Maxie will always be loved.
HUgs
Linda
Manuela, I am so sorry to hear about your beloved pet, Maxie. Bless you. Warm hugs from me, Pamela
I started tearing up right when I read the title of your post. I love Goldens and always enjoyed seeing pictures of and reading about your sweet Maxie. I am so sorry for your terrible loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Manuela….I am so sorry. Take care.
Oh, Manuela…I’m crying as my heart breaks for you. I know EXACTLY what you are going through. I have lost two dogs since May of 2010, both very unexpectedly and with one of them it sounds almost exactly like what happened with Maxie. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, our dog is our life, I can’t imagine, my prayers are with you
Oh, Manuela.
I am so sorry. I know how you loved Maxie….
I am so very sorry.
I’m so sorry. I know how bad that hurts. When we lost our sweet springer spaniel 18 months ago, we were so sad. We waited a couple of months and then started to “just look” for a puppy. We found our Piper at the pound…….we were there and left and returned one hour later and there he was. We say that Matty our sweet doggie in heaven sent him to us. (((((HUGS)))) for you.
I’m so very sorry Manuela. Losing a pet is very hard. They are like family to us. I say a prayer for your family. Kathi
I pray the memories of his love and loyalty sustain you through your grief. My heart is with you.
I am so sorry for your loss! I understand that in dogs these things can progress quite quickly, and there just isn’t time for our hearts to adjust to losing them so fast. Thinking of you, and hoping Maxie is running free and happy somewhere up in heaven.
So sorry to read about your loss Manuela. I know how you feel from loosing our own beloved pets. Sending you and your family my sincere condolences – Maxie wasn’t just a pet he was a very important part of your family.
{{Hugs}}
Rose H
My heart goes out to you and your family. Maxie was a beautiful, wonderful boy. So sorry… Hugs to all!
Oh Manuela I am so sorry to hear about Maxie – I know that our pets are like our children.
Wishing you fond memories.
Leann
I am so sorry, sweetie ~ I feel your pain as we lost, without warning, our precious 12 year old pooch back in April.
I know that the pain is very raw right now but in time the grief will start to ease, and you will be able to remember your beautiful Maxie with love and affection for those wonderful 12 years that you shared his life (((hugs)))
Oh no, I am so very sorry Manuela. 🙁
Oh Manuela my heart goes out to you and your family. We had to put down our beloved Golden, Bubbie 2 years ago. He was 12 and also had stomach cancer. It was very sudden. Pets are also our children. Our “hairy” children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelli
theyankeehomemaker.blogspot.com
I’m so sorry. It is heartbreaking to lose a beloved dog, I know. Thinking of you all. xxx
I am so sorry for your loss Manuela.
I am so, so sorry, Manuela.
I cried, girl! Oh, I cried. Maxie boy, not Maxie.
Major was 12 when we had to put him down, too. Oh, my dear friend. I can’t bear it for you, this pain. Bless your sweet hearts– all of you. It hurts, it hurts, it hurts. I am crying with you.
I buried my face in Major’s bed. I dissolved in a heap in the floor where he slept in that bed. I walked around with a softball in my throat for weeks. Oh, how it hurts. I wanted to smell his smell and feel him. I MISSED HIM DREADFULLY. It rocked our family.
YOU ARE LOVED. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Kiss ‘n hug from Manila to you.
Kelley
Oh, Manuela! I am so sorry for your loss! I am sending you lots of good thoughts!
I am so shocked and saddened by your news. We have lost 2 Goldens over the years, they are wonderful wonderful dogs. So very very sorry for your loss. I know you’ve lost a family member, not just a pet. my prayers for you and your family.
((Hugs)) dear Manuela. Pets leave such an important place in our hearts, especially when they have been a part of our lives for so many years.
I am so so sorry!! What a wonderful, beautiful dog. Virtual hugs. Pets are so special in our lives.
I’m so sorry for your loss Manuela. I know how those fur babies just worm their way into your heart. We still mourn our Buddy boy’s passing 2 years ago even though we know now have Buster and Meggie to help mend the giant hole left in our hearts. Hugs to you and your family!
Laurie
I’m so sorry to hear the news about Maxie. {HUGS}
I am sorry you lost your friend and companion. Sending hugs your way.
~Adrienne~
I am so sorry,Manuela. I understand your loss, we lost our sweet Abby at the beginning of the summer. Maxie was a beautiful dog.
As soon as I saw the pictures I was reminded of our Honey. We lost her in 2010 to the same thing–a sudden tumor. I wrote about her at http://homeiswhereoneheartis.blogspot.com/2010/05/saying-goodbye-to-our-honey.html.
Goldens are such special creatures–almost human-like, don’t you think? We have other dogs and even lost a beagle before her but something about Goldens. Sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry. Lots of love for you and your family this week.
Sending hugs your way. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to here about Maxie. The same thing happened to our 12 year old golden Jake a few months ago. It just breaks my heart when I hear another family has lost their loving doggy. My prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear. This is such a difficult thing for your family.
This just breaks my heart. I’m so sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful boy. You will remember him always.
So saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Maxie. Sending you and yours hugs.
Sending hugs to you and your family. Just the thought of losing our dogs breaks my heart. I know how badly you all must be hurting. Keep your memories of your sweet boy close to your heart always and know that he loved you unconditionally.
We know how you feel! So very sorry to hear about your dear Maxie. Our prayers are with you and your family. Mimi
I’m so sorry to here about Maxie…they are part of the family and it is so difficult when we lose one…i’m sending you big hugs….
I am so sorry Manuela, Maxie was sucha sweet. It is a great loss. Love Clarice
So, so sorry Manuela. Such a hard thing to go through. I have a little 5 year old pup (soon to be 6), and cannot imagine life without her. I know it is a huge loss for your family. I am thinking of you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss……I understand. Our beloved bordercollie/lab Kelly died of cancer 2 weeks ago. It was so sudden. ….same thing, she just couldn’t stand up one night, the emergency vet told us it was a tumor on her spleen that caused a massive bleed. I understand the pain of losing your beloved dog. They are a part of your family…..the loss is palpable. It helps me to talk to others who can understand just how significant dogs are in our lives….and how painful the loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Peace….
Manuela,
My very deepest sympathy. It is such a huge loss. Your Maxie was a beauty and I know you are grateful for the time you had her, but darn it hurts so much when they leave us.
Big hugs,
Donna
OH, Manauela! I’m so sorry to hear this about your precious dog. I’ll be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Blessings,
Shelia
Manuela,
I’m so sorry to be reading this about your sweet dog. My heart goes out to you!
So sorry to hear about Maxie. I had to put my peke to sleep years ago and I still miss him. It’s a hard thing to do and it’s something you think about often. Hang in there and know tht there are many people who are thinking of you and your family. Maxie will always be in your heart.
my son found an article about why well loved pets seem to get really ill and die quickly. It said that because of the loving attention the pet had gotten all it’s life, only something fast acting would not be caught. We had to have two dogs put to sleep a couple of years ago. One was 16 1/2 and the other about 12. We miss them and no matter the reason, it’s always hard. You have my sinceresty sympathies.
Manuela, I am so so sorry to hear your news. Haven’t stopped by in awhile, so I’m really sad for your family. I know how it feels to lose a dog this way, I had to put my dear sweet girl down almost 6 yrs. ago. IT’s a pain like no other. I promise you it will get better with time and you will have sweet, sweet memories of the life of your precious Maxie. I still would love to get together with you one of these days, so please keep that in mind too. xoxo
Dear Manuela, I am so sorry for you and your family. It hurts terribly to loose a beloved pet, but we still have memories and hopefully lots of pretty pictures to keep the memory alive.
Best to you, Martina
Oh Manuela,Im so sorry for you & your families passing of Maxie.He will always have a place in your heart.Thinking of you at this sad time..xx
Oh, my. What a sweet boy he was. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Just read you post. I’m so sorry to near about your loss. Maxie looks so sweet in your pics. We had to put our 18 yr. Old Lhasa down last summer and I still miss her. I have wonderful memories of her and can now think of her without crying. Wish there was a magic cure for grieving but unfortunately we have to give it time. Thinking of you and hope in time the hurt will lessen and the good memories will fill your heart more than the pain.
Dear Manuela, I am so sorry about Maxie. I’ve just caught time this weekend to catch up with you and I can imagine how you must feel. Maxie looked like such a dear and I know he was great company for you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Maxie sounds like such a wonderful dog. I am also struck by the similarities to my own situation. On August 20, we had to euthanize our sweet lab-mix, Max, who was also 12 years old. He had been having neck pain for a while and we all thought it was a disc problem. We were all set to do surgery that day at the specialty clinic, when they did a pre-surgery CT and discovered it was a tumor on his spinal cord in the C1 area, and therefore wasn’t operable. It was so hard to let him go but we knew it was our only real choice. He was in so much pain the last couple of days, and I am at least comforted by the fact that we could stop his pain.
Take care, and know you did the best for your beloved Maxie.